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Englishlong shot
Meaning: Something unlikely to succeed or happen; a bet or venture with very poor odds.
Example: “Getting tickets this late is a long shot, but it's worth trying.”
Origin: From marksmanship: a shot aimed at a distant target is inherently less likely to hit than a close one.
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